Book 20. Hymn 19

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"Hymns of the Atharva Veda", by Ralph T.H. Griffith, [1895],

p. 279

Hymn Xix

1o Indra, for the strength that slays the foe and conquers in the

fight

We turn thee hitherward to us.

2O Indra, Lord of Hundred Powers, may those who praise thee

hitherward.

Direct thy spirit and thine eye.

3O Indra, Lord of Hundred Powers, with all our songs we

invocate.

Thy names for triumph over foes.

4We strive for glory through the powers immense of him whom

many praise,

Of Indra who supports mankind.

5For the foe's slaughter I address Indra whom many invocate,

To win us booty in the wars.

6In battles be victorious. We seek thee, Lord of Hundred Powers,

O Indra, that the foe may fall.

7In splendid combats of the hosts, in glories where the fight is

won,

Indra, be victor over foes.